Gestalt Therapists in 80923
I also integrate techniques from Gestalt, as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS), into my practice.
I have a passion for helping people learn how to identify and express their emotions so that they can better understand themselves and others. I believe that by learning more about our emotions, we can help ourselves thrive in our relationships with ourselves and the people around us. Currently, I am pursuing my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Denver Seminary. Most of my life was spent in Houston, Texas, but I have traded those hot and humid summers for the much cooler climate of Denver. In my free time, I enjoy writing poetry, reading, and hiking.
I also integrate techniques from Gestalt, as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS), into my practice.
I have a passion for helping people learn how to identify and express their emotions so that they can better understand themselves and others. I believe that by learning more about our emotions, we can help ourselves thrive in our relationships with ourselves and the people around us. Currently, I am pursuing my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Denver Seminary. Most of my life was spent in Houston, Texas, but I have traded those hot and humid summers for the much cooler climate of Denver. In my free time, I enjoy writing poetry, reading, and hiking.
Do you ever feel you are all alone, no one truly understands or truly cares about what you have to say, or about your everyday experiences? Do you feel frustrated, stuck, hopeless, and are not sure if you can face another waking moment. I would like to journey with you to hope, healing, and a brighter future. Through first talking and getting to know you, we would then comb through the pain, stress, or trauma towards healing and hope. When you’re ready to leave the stress behind, I’m ready to help. Give me a call today so we can schedule our first session and get you on the road to doing and feeling better today.
Do you ever feel you are all alone, no one truly understands or truly cares about what you have to say, or about your everyday experiences? Do you feel frustrated, stuck, hopeless, and are not sure if you can face another waking moment. I would like to journey with you to hope, healing, and a brighter future. Through first talking and getting to know you, we would then comb through the pain, stress, or trauma towards healing and hope. When you’re ready to leave the stress behind, I’m ready to help. Give me a call today so we can schedule our first session and get you on the road to doing and feeling better today.
Jorge Suarez
Registered Psychotherapist, DMin, RP, SRPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
BILINGUAL (Spanish/English) Are you fighting against unwanted sexual thoughts? Are you struggling with infidelity in your relationship? Are you married but feeling lonely? Do you feel your partner does not understand you, or is not suporting your life goals and dreams? I'm here to help you. My experience in pastoral counseling and professional training on topics related to sexual addictions and marriage issues will bring stability in your life and will help you to moving forward. Call me today!
BILINGUAL (Spanish/English) Are you fighting against unwanted sexual thoughts? Are you struggling with infidelity in your relationship? Are you married but feeling lonely? Do you feel your partner does not understand you, or is not suporting your life goals and dreams? I'm here to help you. My experience in pastoral counseling and professional training on topics related to sexual addictions and marriage issues will bring stability in your life and will help you to moving forward. Call me today!
An Intentional Enrichment Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
You have within you an amazing ability to transcend pain and fear, even if you haven't yet discovered it. With effort and commitment, you can free that ability to heal wounds and increase resilience. Self-esteem can grow as you better understand why you do what you do. Learning to identify, understand, and manage emotions - including anger and anxiety - allows you to become a better friend to yourself and others. As relationship patterns become clearer, the potential to change them for the better can grow. On my website are reviews by clients and more about my experience and philosophy.
You have within you an amazing ability to transcend pain and fear, even if you haven't yet discovered it. With effort and commitment, you can free that ability to heal wounds and increase resilience. Self-esteem can grow as you better understand why you do what you do. Learning to identify, understand, and manage emotions - including anger and anxiety - allows you to become a better friend to yourself and others. As relationship patterns become clearer, the potential to change them for the better can grow. On my website are reviews by clients and more about my experience and philosophy.
Do you feel lost or broken? Do you find yourself entrapped by negative cycles of thought and addiction? Are you feeling like you do not recognize yourself, are disconnected from relationships, or frustrated spiritually? These feelings and thoughts disorient our lives from the beauty and truth around us, clouding our sense of purpose, worth, and Identity. My core desire is to co-labor with you toward healing, reconnection, and fulfillment in your life context. If you find this resonates with you, please reach out and we can get started on the journey for your health.
Do you feel lost or broken? Do you find yourself entrapped by negative cycles of thought and addiction? Are you feeling like you do not recognize yourself, are disconnected from relationships, or frustrated spiritually? These feelings and thoughts disorient our lives from the beauty and truth around us, clouding our sense of purpose, worth, and Identity. My core desire is to co-labor with you toward healing, reconnection, and fulfillment in your life context. If you find this resonates with you, please reach out and we can get started on the journey for your health.
Amy Reid
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80923 (Online Only)
Amy Reid is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14+ years of experience in counseling and over 25 years of experience in the mental health and human services fields. She has experience in child welfare, residential treatment, substance abuse treatment, juvenile detention, school settings. She is passionate about helping each individual and family in overcoming the challenging situations they are experiencing to live a more empowered, balanced, and fulfilling life. Amy specializes in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, child development issues, life transitions, ADHD, phobias, and stress.
Amy Reid is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14+ years of experience in counseling and over 25 years of experience in the mental health and human services fields. She has experience in child welfare, residential treatment, substance abuse treatment, juvenile detention, school settings. She is passionate about helping each individual and family in overcoming the challenging situations they are experiencing to live a more empowered, balanced, and fulfilling life. Amy specializes in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, child development issues, life transitions, ADHD, phobias, and stress.
Disconnection, over-stimulation, purposelessness. Hard times in life can make us lose touch with who we are and how we find peace. You want to feel like yourself again so that you can meet your goals, show up better in relationships, and not feel so stressed all of the time.
Disconnection, over-stimulation, purposelessness. Hard times in life can make us lose touch with who we are and how we find peace. You want to feel like yourself again so that you can meet your goals, show up better in relationships, and not feel so stressed all of the time.
Uniquely Designed Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
I specialize in treating partners who have suffered relationship betrayal through infidelity, sex addiction, intimacy avoidance issues or any kind of addiction. These couples face unique challenges in their healing. In my work with couples and individuals, I teach behavioral techniques, coping skills, and communication skills to promote healing in areas of betrayal, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, lack of intimacy or anger issues.
I specialize in treating partners who have suffered relationship betrayal through infidelity, sex addiction, intimacy avoidance issues or any kind of addiction. These couples face unique challenges in their healing. In my work with couples and individuals, I teach behavioral techniques, coping skills, and communication skills to promote healing in areas of betrayal, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, lack of intimacy or anger issues.
Greyson Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Accepting New Clients! Sexual health problems leave us feeling frustrated, lonely, and disconnected from our sexual selves. You may be fed up with how your sexual issues are impacting your relationship or your sense of self and feeling frustrated with your struggle to connect sexually. This might be a more recent problem or maybe it is an issue that you have struggled with for a long time in silence. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to learn new skills for sexual growth and communication. You’re ready to feel less shame in the bedroom. Most of all, you’re ready to have a fulfilling sex life.
Accepting New Clients! Sexual health problems leave us feeling frustrated, lonely, and disconnected from our sexual selves. You may be fed up with how your sexual issues are impacting your relationship or your sense of self and feeling frustrated with your struggle to connect sexually. This might be a more recent problem or maybe it is an issue that you have struggled with for a long time in silence. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to learn new skills for sexual growth and communication. You’re ready to feel less shame in the bedroom. Most of all, you’re ready to have a fulfilling sex life.
PMH
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CACII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80923 (Online Only)
Mackenzie Drohan
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSW, SWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Not accepting new clients
Has standard talk therapy not quite worked for you? You are stuck in unhealthy patterns that you recognize but cannot break free of. Unmanaged stress manifests as anxiety and tension throughout your body. Are you ready to step into your power and process through your unique challenges? My friends and family call me "Mackie" and I prefer that you do too! My approach to the therapeutic relationship focuses on fostering personal evolution through an empowerment and strengths perspective. I commonly assist clients with general anxiety, stress management, interpersonal relationships, and gaining self-discovery/insight.
Has standard talk therapy not quite worked for you? You are stuck in unhealthy patterns that you recognize but cannot break free of. Unmanaged stress manifests as anxiety and tension throughout your body. Are you ready to step into your power and process through your unique challenges? My friends and family call me "Mackie" and I prefer that you do too! My approach to the therapeutic relationship focuses on fostering personal evolution through an empowerment and strengths perspective. I commonly assist clients with general anxiety, stress management, interpersonal relationships, and gaining self-discovery/insight.
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Gestalt Therapists
What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behavior, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.